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Sunday, November 11, 2018

I was gifted a pretty Japanese shuttle and some metallic Lizbeth thread when I lost my sweet Ruby. When our Twin Cities Tatters group met yesterday, I decided to work on a snowflake from Jon Yusoff’s snowflake patterns, and was wondering who the heck might want a “purple” snowflake!

As I was finishing the snowflake, I realized I was using the shuttle and thread gifted to me by my friend after losing my sweet sidekick, Ruby. There was no better use for a purple snowflake than to remember my sweet Ruby!

Ruby loved the snow (which we are not celebrating at the moment!) and this was a perfect way to remember her with every stitch from this wonderful gift! 💜 This will be Ruby’s ornament on our tree for years to come.

I like the addition of the bead and charm at the bottom - it helps the snowflake to hang straight. While the Lizbeth metallic makes a nice, sturdy snowflake, the bead and charm just add some flair! I will be adding similar decor to my other snowflakes - just simple, but a nice addition.

I think I may cut the ribbon tails a little shorter - what do you think?

Saturday, November 10, 2018

It’s WAY too early, but in the past couple of days we’ve gotten our first snow of the season, along with those traffic reports of many cars in the ditches, and “watch out for the plows!”

Colder than usual temperatures, too! It’s so unfair - we never even really had fall, my favorite time of year! It’s going to be a long winter, I’m afraid.

This can only mean it’s time to get going on more Christmas decorations! I love the ice drops using just white thread with red gems and beads - so that is what I’ll be working on along with my snowflakes.

Our TWIN CITIES TATTERS group has also recently become a TATTING CORNER AFFILIATE. We would love it if you’d use our link at the top left of this page every time you order your tatting supplies, so we can continue to encourage the fine art of tatting!

Friday, October 19, 2018

Wow - here we are, more than halfway through October already. Our weather in Minnesota has been unseasonably COLD! Our average temps this time of year are about 60 F, and we’ve had 40’s. Brrrr! There was even a little snow last weekend, but it melted quickly (thank heavens!)

I have been working on the “secret quilt”, so I haven’t been tatting. I’ve also been working on a weekend duffel for ME! Unfortunately, I’m at a bit of a standstill until I can re-cut my straps. I can’t find the hardware required in the pattern, so I’ll have to do a bit of adjusting to the fabric I’ve already cut. No problem, I just need to have a good block of time to think straight so I don’t make errors that I can’t correct. Dang it, I hate when patterns need something that I can’t run to Joann’s and get with a coupon!

My sweet sidekick - Ruby - has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was 12 years and 3 months old, which is pretty old for a boxer. She was “losing her legs” and experiencing tipping and tripping, and I was terrified that she would fall down the stairs in our home while I was at work. We’d been watching the progress all summer, and it started to deteriorate quickly. My heart is broken and we miss her presence so much! All the daily routines have changed.

Are you joining in on the Tatting Corner Secret Santa Exchange? I am! Email Lisa@tattingcorner.com if you’re interested! I haven’t participated in an exchange for several years, but it really is fun. I’m looking forward to doing it again.

Last weekend, I attended a lecture by Kaffe Fassett, well known for vibrant, colorful fabric designs. I love the Kaffe fabric collection, and can’t wait to get creative with some of his fabric. So many ideas, so little time - as usual. The lecture was great - so many good thoughts about where inspiration really comes from. Everywhere! Look at the color around you. I love vibrant color, but my home is rather boring and “safe” with tan painted walls 😬.